Noisy Lifters, ATF Trick DIesel Trick?

[GRN_VAGN]

Hey all

Got a problem with a noisy Lifter, it comes and goes. worse after a 15 min town drive.

Matt (Golf Loon) suggested 500ml of diesel in oil, run at idle for 15 mins, few revs. then drop the oil and filter.

Also read if you drop a Litre of Oil and Replace it with ATF (automatic Transmission Fluid) 1L and run it for up to 100kays if not more, then drop the oil it should clear out all the gunk built up.

Any Insights?

On a good note, the 1.8L is amazing in a Mk1

[mikinoz]

Is it that hard to pull the cam out clean it up, replace the buckets and zip it back together?

[Peter Jones]

Those 1.8s are a great motor for a mk1.

Give it a good run, that lifter might free itself up once the motor gets up to proper temps.

[GRN_VAGN]

ive had it up to 90 degree's. dunno what the normal temp is for the engine.
Engine does have some crud built up, so will do a oil change soon

[GRN_VAGN]

Is it that hard to pull the cam out clean it up, replace the buckets and zip it back together?

not too keen to do that, dont think my skills go that far!!!

[mikinoz]

Dont be scared, it's pretty simple, just make sure the timing is right. Get a Haynes and your hands dirty!

[GRN_VAGN]

Dont be scared, it's pretty simple, just make sure the timing is right. Get a Haynes and your hands dirty!

HAHA, if i can get away with a cap of atf and a oil flush ill be happy , but its never that easy LOL.

[Jarred]

I've also heard of much success with this diesel trick.

My old audi (same same engine) had very very noisey lifters. Apparently the next owner did this, and cleared them right out!

[GRN_VAGN]

got to wait till i got my oil filter and oil to do it, but will try the diesel thing i reckon.. will let ya know how it goes,

[ozgti]

What does the diesel/atf do?

[GRN_VAGN]

What does the diesel/atf do?

Breaks down clumps of goopy oil so it can be flushed out in a oil change.
ATF is also a detergent, so it cleans everything well so ive read lol

[Golf Loon]

Diesel is the best cleaner. Ideal for Turbocharged cars, prevents the lines to the turbo clogging.
Gets all the slurry out of the engine. Its usually noticeable how much quieter the engine is on startup.

I agree with Pete Jones, take your car for a fang, will probably quieten it.

Also check the oil level carefully, as the dipsticks are different between the two engines. Lack of oil will make ticking noises too.

Glad you are liking the engine swop, best bang for your buck in a Mk1

[RedMk2Gti]

1.8L, is yours solid or hydraulic lifter ? I've read those trick only works for solid lifter.

[brad]

No, they work for hydraulic lifters as well.

When I've done it, it's either been:

• 1 Litre ATF on top of whatever oil is in there (even if it overfills it a bit) and drive around for a few hundred km.
• drop all the oil out & refill with diesel. start car & let idle for 15 minutes. Do not let engine exceed 1000 rpm.

[ozgti]

No, they work for hydraulic lifters as well.

When I've done it, it's either been:

• 1 Litre ATF on top of whatever oil is in there (even if it overfills it a bit) and drive around for a few hundred km.
• drop all the oil out & refill with diesel. start car & let idle for 15 minutes. Do not let engine exceed 1000 rpm.

I take it you drop the diesel and filter and refill?